3rd Douglas Open Science Training Series!
Don’t miss our 3rd Douglas Open Science Training Series! Join us for this special event on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 4pm. This is an hybrid event : it will take … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the McGill Graduate Excellence Fellowship in Mental Health Research
January 20, 2025 We are pleased to announce the names of our students winners of the McGill Excellence in Mental Health Research Award, valued at $5,000. This award recognizes the … Read more
Shelter asks for monthly donations to house more homeless people
In an article published by Radio Canada, Dr. Eric Latimer and other homelessness experts sound the alarm on Canada’s growing homelessness crisis. In their view, governments must go beyond temporary … Read more
Basic discovery brings hope to those facing eating disorders
In an article published in the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences e-News, Dr. Salah El Mestikawy, and other researchers at the University of Western Ontario, have made a … Read more
Changes in Cerebral and Hypothalamic Structure With Sleep Dysfunction in Patients With Genetic FTD – Dr. Simon Ducharme
Dr. Simon Ducharme joins Dr. Trey Bateman and Tristin Best on the Neurology® Podcast to discuss how changes in hypothalamic structure across the lifespan in patients with genetic frontotemporal dementia … Read more
Future challenges of Alzheimer’s disease – Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve
By 2050, more than 360,000 Quebecers could be living with a neurocognitive disorder such as Alzheimer’s, more than double the number today. Is it possible to slow this progression or … Read more
Storch Lab: Understanding mood-switching in bipolar disorder – a role for dopamine
January 8, 2025 Why is bipolar disorder cyclic? New research in mice argues that the cycling between mania and depression in bipolar disorders is driven by an arousal rhythm generator … Read more
Living underground: Dr Nicolas Cermakian deciphers the impact of biological rhythms
In the Silo series, humans live underground, cut off from natural light. Dr. Nicolas Cermakian analyzes the effects of such a lifestyle on our biological rhythms in an article for … Read more
Dr. Michael Meaney: How early experiences shape our genes and brain health
In an interview with Genomic Press, Dr. Michael Meaney presents major discoveries concerning the complex interplay between genes and environment in shaping brain health. I have always been genuinely fascinated … Read more
Henri Richard’s son warns of the consequences of blows to the head among field hockey players
Field hockey legend Henri Richard died of Alzheimer’s disease in 2020. After his death, his son Denis asked the Douglas Mental Health University Institute to study his brain. The diagnosis … Read more
Happy Holidays 2024!
December 20, 2024 Season’s Greetings from the Douglas Research Centre! During this time of celebration and sharing, we wish you moments filled with joy and serenity! See you next year … Read more
2024 Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Award competition: Awardees
December 19, 2024 The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. The … Read more
Dr. Salah El Mestikawy, featured in Brain Canada article
Dr. Salah El Mestikawy has made a groundbreaking scientific discovery thanks to a 2012 Brain Canada MIRI grant. His work on the striatum, a key region of the brain, and … Read more
Holiday Movie Night at the Douglas Research Centre
December 4, 2024 Join us on December 10th, 5-8 PM, at Douglas Hall for a cozy, festive evening! Enjoy a movie, snacks, and fizzy drinks. Register now using the link … Read more
Dr. Benrimoh receives HBHL Ignite Grant
December 3, 2024 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Benrimoh has been awarded funding through the Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives (HBHL) Neuro Commercialization Grants – Ignite Program for … Read more
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are back!
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards return on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm! These awards are presented to the year’s best research papers published by Douglas … Read more
New on Instagram! The Douglas Research Centre is now on Instagram
December 3, 2024 The Douglas Research Centre is now on Instagram! As we do with our other social media channels, we share the various events and news published on our … Read more
Dr. Rob Whitley: Men’s health awareness doesn’t end with Movember
Dr. Rob Whitley was interviewed by The Suburban on mental health in men, as this year’s Movember campaign comes to a close. “Men’s mental health is an ongoing concern,” said Robert … Read more
Dr. David Benrimoh receives ANPA 2025 Career Development Award
November 26, 2024 Dr. David Benrimoh has been selected to receive the 2025 American Neuropsychiatric Association (ANPA) Career Development Award in Clinician-Scientist category. The committee was impressed by his accomplishments in … Read more
Science POP 2024 final: results
Novembre 26, 2024 On November 21 and 22, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) presented the Provincial Grand … Read more
Unraveling Brain Structures: Insights into Cognitive Mapping and Navigation in the Hippocampus
November 22, 2024 Authors: J. Quinn Lee, Alexandra T. Keinath, Erica Cianfarano, Mark Brandon Think back to the last time you took a walk in a park: as you walked … Read more
The Benefits of Nature on Children’s Mental Health
November 15, 2024 Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy, lead author of a recent study, explored the impact of spending two hours per week in nature on the mental health of children aged … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer: How can research help curb homelessness?
Dr. Eric Latimer was interviewed by Québec Sciences regarding homelessness and strategies for curbing this. As for the difference between Quebec and Canada, it remains difficult to grasp, according to … Read more
Dr. Romina Mizrahi: Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis: study
A new study led by Dr. Romina Mizrahi reveals that young adults at risk of psychosis exhibit reduced brain connectivity, a deficit further exacerbated by cannabis use. The findings indicate … Read more
Canada Research Chair Renewed for Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy
November 14, 2024, On November 14, the Government of Canada announced the funding of 224 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs. This investment will enable researchers to advance critical knowledge … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki : Advances in Brain Research
Understanding the brain remains an immense but crucial challenge for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases. In this article from CTV News Montreal, Dr. Gustavo Turecki and Viviane Poupon, President of … Read more
Clinical Observership Program 2025
Clinical Observership Program 2025 at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute The clinical observership program is back! The clinical observership program is designed to acquaint research students with clinical practice … Read more
Dr. Reut Gruber : Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Dr. Reut Gruber was interviewed by CBC Radio to discuss Quebec’s consultation on time change. The question raised: is it time to put an end to time changes? Dr. Gruber … Read more
Le Dr Sylvain Williams : Do we really need to “exercise” our memory?
Working on your memory can be an effective way of preserving your cognitive abilities. In this article from La Presse, Dr Sylvain Williams discusses various ways of reducing the risk … Read more
Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve receives Weston funding for research on sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
October 31, 2024 Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve has been nominated as one of the winners of the Weston Foundation‘s “Brain Health: Sleep 2023” program. This program aims to explore sleep-related approaches to … Read more
Douglas Researchers Among the Top 2% of the World’s Most Influential Scientists
November 4, 2024 We are proud to highlight that several of our researchers are ranked among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists, according to the recently released … Read more
Dr. Patrícia Silveira elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership
Octobre 30, 2024 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Patrícia Silveira has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The Society for Pediatric Research ‘s … Read more
Science POP: Provincial Grand Final
October 30, 2024 We’re delighted to announce the opening of registration for the Science POP Provincial Grand Final. Join us on November 21 and 22 to discover the 24 finalists … Read more
Call for submissions for the Douglas Research Blitz!
Octobre 30, 2024, To all Douglas members The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing our research! Do you want to practice your … Read more
Keep the flu in check!
October 22, 2024 Employee vaccination campaign against respiratory infections October 28 to November 25, 2024 By vaccinating ourselves, we are helping to prevent the spread of influenza and COVID-19 viruses … Read more
Dr Nicolas Cermakian : On the time change – Le Devoir
The debate over the abolition of daylight saving time is intensifying, with questions about what schedule should be adopted throughout the year. In a letter published in Le Devoir, Dr … Read more
Katie Lavigne wins Tremplin Ambassador award
October 21, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Katie Lavigne on her Tremplin Ambassador 2024-2025 award! This award highlights her leadership and dedication to the training of young biomedical researchers. TREMPLIN is … Read more
Dr. Rob Whitley : TDS and the Media’s Agitation of Mental Disorders – Townhall
According to Dr. Rob Whitley, associate professor of psychiatry at McGill University, the concept of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) has sparked debates among mental health professionals. Whitley noted in a … Read more
BLOOM program in the spotlight for its study on youth mental health
BLOOM research program, led by teams from Dr. Lena Palaniyappan‘s laboratory, was the subject of an article in the Nouvelles d’ici newspaper to promote and explain their work. This research … Read more
Salomé Calado Bernardo de Magalhães Xavier, featured in the latest “Trainee Spotlight”
Salomé Calado Bernardo de Magalhães Xavier, a PhD student in Dr. Srividya Iyer’s laboratory, is featured in the October edition of the Douglas Academic Life’s “Trainee Spotlight”. In the trainee … Read more
The 2024 Hendlisz Award competition is underway!
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. These awards, which … Read more
Drs. Katie Lavigne and Alban Voppel obtain BBRF Young Investigator grants
September 30, 2024 We are proud to announce that two of our researchers, Dr. Katie Lavigne and Dr. Alban Voppel (a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Lena Palaniyappan‘s lab), have been … Read more
Dr. Maxime Montembeault obtains an Insight Development Grant
September 26, 2024 This year, SSHRC awarded Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants to numerous researchers, representing a wide range of research disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Among … Read more
Dr. Mahsa Dadar obtains CFI infrastructure support
September 19, 2024 This year, twenty research projects at McGill received funding from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund, highlighting their innovative character with a total federal investment of $5.5 … Read more
Congratulations to the VIVA Award winners!
September 26, 2024 Congratulations to the VIVA Award winners! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Douglas was pleased to present its second edition of the VIVA Awards. The VIVA Awards … Read more
Dr. Mark Brandon receives Momentum grant from Brain Canada
September 19, 2024 On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Brain Canada announced the five winners of its Momentum Grants, a program designed to offer researchers an opportunity to expand their projects … Read more
Dr. Rachel Rabin receives Brain Canada’s 2023 Future Leaders Award
September 17, 2024 On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Brain Canada announced the winners of the fifth cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program. Brain Canada is a foundation … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer: An apology from AMC to win back the confidence of Indigenous people
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has issued a public apology for the harm done to Indigenous people in the healthcare system, a symbolic but crucial gesture according to Dr. Srividya Iyer. … Read more
Dr. Salah El Mestikawy: A hopeful treatment : Dementia drug could also help people with eating disorders
A new study, led by Dr Salah Mestikawy and published this summer, reveals that donepezil, a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s, could also be effective against eating disorders such as … Read more
Dr. Jai Shah: New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adults
A study, in which Dr Jai Shah took part, explores how to spot signs in delusions (paranoia, grandiosity) in adolescents and young adults to prevent psychotic relapse. Although delusions are … Read more
PREVENT-AD Cohort Recognition Gala
September 4, 2024 On Monday, September 4, 2024, the PREVENT-AD Gala was held in tribute to the participants in the PREVENT-AD cohort, an initiative led by Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve at … Read more
Dr. Jai Shah honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) recently elected 104 new Fellows for their outstanding scientific achievements and announced the incoming class of the RSC College. This recognition, the highest distinction … Read more
Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto: A simple blood test to screen for Alzheimer disease
The “Translational Biomarkers of Aging and Dementia” (TRIAD) project, led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto, aims to develop a blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s disease before the onset of symptoms. This … Read more
Eleven Douglas students awarded 2024 HBHL Fellowships
August 22, 2024 Launched in January 2024, the 10th edition of the HBHL (Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives) Graduate Fellowships program awarded 31 fellowships. The central vision of the HBHL … Read more
Dr. Bruno Giros: The brain’s balancing system
As announced in this news item on July 4, Bruno Giros and his team of neuroscientists have made a discovery that could lead to new treatments for a range of … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Undergrad Expo!
August 22, 2024 Last week the Douglas held its annual Undergrad Research Expo event, which invites undergraduate students to present their ongoing research work. We are pleased to announce the … Read more
Dr. Cermakian: Timing of mosquito bites and malaria risk (La Presse)
Dr. Nicolas Cermakian was recently interviewed about his work on malaria risk and timing of bites from infected mosquitoes: “We’ve been working on the chronobiology of parasitic infections for around … Read more
Landmark Lancet Psychiatry Commission sounds alarm the youth mental health crisis
August 13, 2024 An international group of psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers and young people has published a report in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. Led by Orygen, a center of excellence … Read more
Dr Howard Steiger – Too many Ozempic ads at the Olympics? – La Presse
Dr Howard Steiger comments to La Presse on the influence of Ozempic ads during the Olympic Games. His expertise on eating disorders helps us better understand these societal issues. “What’s implied … Read more
Dr. Rixing Lin obtains the Brain Star Award
August 12, 2024 Dr. Rixing Lin, from Dr. Gustavo Turecki‘s team, recently obtained the Brain Star Award for his contributions to research on the mechanisms of depression. He was involved … Read more
Don’t miss Douglas Undergrad Research Expo
Come and support our Douglas undergraduates on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the basement of Douglas Hall. The Douglas Undergrad Research Expo is an exciting … Read more
Join the McGill Tremplin Consortium central committee
Opportunities for Bio-Medical Science trainees Are you interested about way for advancing career path in biomedical science? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the our professional … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer on QUB Radio: Housing First
Dr. Eric Latimer interviewed by Francis Gosselin from QUB Radio. “The scale of application of the approach could be increased,” says Eric Latimer, Researcher, Douglas Research Centre
Dr. Corina Nagy: Understanding our brains during puberty
Brain Canada published a feature article on Dr. Corina Nagy’s work. “There are some baseline differences between males and females that suggest we shouldn’t be given the same pharmacological interventions. … Read more
EXTENSION – Douglas Undergrad Research Expo: Call for undergrad student presenters and for grad student/postdoc judges
Are you enrolled in an undergraduate degree, and doing a research project at the Douglas this summer? Come present it to the scientific community of the research centre during the … Read more
Dr. Lena Palaniyappan publishes study on the origins of schizophrenia in the brain
Study sheds light on origins of schizophrenia in the brain, offering hope for targeted treatments and better diagnosis Routine MRI scans could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat schizophrenia, … Read more
Douglas research teams secure over $3M in CIHR funding
July 17, 2024 Congratulations to our CIHR Project Grant Recipients! CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published today. We are pleased to report that in this latest competition, Douglas researchers … Read more
Christy Au-Yeung obtains a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
July 8, 2024 We are very pleased to announce that Christy Au-Yeung (Lepage lab) has been awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. On May 28, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, … Read more
Dr. El Mestikawy identifies a neurological mechanism that may contribute to a common eating disorder
July 8, 2024 Press release produced by McGill Adapted from text by Katherine Gombay Dr. Salah El-Mestikawy and his team, working in collaboration with a French team (CNRS, INSERM and … Read more
Dr. Bruno Giros identifies a new dopamine pathway that may have implications in neurological and psychiatric conditions
July 4, 2024 Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s pleasure and reward systems, as well as our ability to move, learn and pay attention. Until now, it has … Read more
IRCC article highlights Dr. Srividya Iyer and her career path
July 02, 2024 We are pleased to inform you that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (department of the government of Canada) did a profile on Dr Srividya Iyer to … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer obtains a Partnership Development Grant from SSHRC
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Latimer, who has been awarded a Partnership Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the project The Québec homelessness prevention policy … Read more
Three projects selected to receive the second edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards
We are pleased to announce the following three awardees of the second edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards! These awards are made possible through funding from the Douglas Foundation … Read more
Drs. El Mestikawy, Lavigne, and Walker obtain NSERC Discovery Grants
June 21, 2024 On June 14, 2024, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of … Read more
Trainee award winners at Research Day 2024
The Douglas Research Centre and the Department of Psychiatry of McGill University held their annual Research Day on Friday, June 14, 2024. As every year, the participation and contribution of … Read more
Dr. Maxime Montembeault receives a New Investigator grant from the Alzheimer Society Research Program
June 18, 2024 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) has announced the recent recipients of funding for research into neurocognitive disorders. We are proud to announce that Dr. Maxime Montembeault has … Read more
Announcement of 2024 Marie Giguère Travel and Roger J. Paiement Outreach Awards
We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Marie Giguère Travel and the J.Paiement Outreach Awards. Marie Giguère Travel Awards Thanks to the generous support from Ms. … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions announces an investment in the Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks
June 6, 2024 On Monday, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of $59 million in the Integrated Youth … Read more
Federal ministers make major announcement at the Douglas
June 5, 2024 On Friday, May 31, federal ministers visited the Douglas, along with several dignitaries, including Members of Parliament Rachel Bendayan, Fayçal El-Khoury, Anna Gainey, Patricia Lattanzio, and Dr. … Read more
Fighting Alzheimer’s without waiting for drugs
May 16, 2024 In this article published in Québec Science, specialists, including Dr. Serge Gauthier, discuss different approaches to better care for Alzheimer’s disease. Serge Gauthier observes “a change in … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer and Dr. Jai Shah : Canadian Network for Child and Youth Mental Health Trials secures federal funding
May 23, 2024 CIHR Accelerating Clinical Trials program propels Canada’s first child mental health trials network Federal funding has been announced for the Canadian Network for Child and Youth Mental … Read more
Pedro Rosa Neto wins Alzheimer’s Association “Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring” Award
May 23, 2024 Alzheimer’s Association has awarded Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto for his work in neuroscience mentoring. Alzheimer’s Association has recognized the work of several neuroscientists. Through various awards, they are … Read more
Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury receives funding from the Substance Use and Addictions Program
May 13, 2024 Health Canada, through its Substance Use and Addictions Program, has awarded funding to Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury from 2024 to 2028. The Substance Use and Addictions Program has selected … Read more
Announcement of Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award and Dr. Rémi Quirion Award of Excellence recipients
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Carsley and Quirion Awards! Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award The Dr. Holly Carsley Honorary Award recognizes the outstanding work of a … Read more
Interview: An expert’s view of eating disorders
May 5, 2024 In this interview published by La Presse +, Dr. Linda Booij shares her expertise on the mental health problem of eating disorders. Dr. Linda Booji paints a … Read more
Extended deadline: 2024 VIVA/Science Pop Awards
May 3, 2024 *** Extended deadline: May 7, 2024*** After the resounding success of its first edition, the VIVA Awards are back in 2024. The VIVA Awards are given to … Read more
Three Douglas researchers and several students awarded FRQS funding
April 30, 2024 Congratulations to our researchers and students who have received FRQS funding! The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS) today announced the results of its funding applications for … Read more
Michel Perreault receives funding from the Substance Use and Addictions Program
30 April, 2024 Health Canada, through its Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), has awarded funding to Dr. Michel Perreault from 2024 to 2028. This funding from the SUAP should … Read more
Suicide, the macabre idea that infects an alarming number of young people
April 29, 2024 In this Radio Canada segment, listen to Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy‘s analysis and reaction to the Saskatchewan Child Protector’s 2023 report, which found that more and more young … Read more
Why so many men are bad at retirement
April 29, 2024 In this article published on the Kiplinger website, several specialists, including Dr. Robert Whitley, analyze why so many men don’t live well in retirement. Robert Whitley explains … Read more
Dr. Michael Meaney elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
April 25, 2024 The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, through its President David W. Oxtoby and Chairman of the Board Goodwin H. Liu, has revealed the names of the … Read more
Dismantle or tolerate homeless camps? The question divides cities
Avril 21, 2024 This Radio Canada article discusses the growing number of homeless encampments across the country, and the need to dismantle them. Dr. Éric Latimer shares his expertise on … Read more
Dr. Howard Steiger interviewed in comedian Phil Roy’s documentary
April 16, 2024 Le poids de l’apparence is a hard-hitting documentary about eating disorders. It follows comedian Phil Roy on a very personal quest to understand where this obsession with … Read more
Drs. Villeneuve and Poirier obtain funding from FRQ to support the Stop-AD Centre
April 16, 2024 On April 4, the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) announced that they would renew funding for the Stop-AD Centre, led by Drs. Villeneuve and Poirier. This … Read more
Accepting applications for the 2024 Marie Giguère Travel Awards
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Marie Giguère Travel Awards have been renewed for 2024. What are the 2024 Marie Giguère Travel Awards? Thanks to the generous support … Read more
Accepting applications for the Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award has been renewed for 2024. What is the Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award 2024? Thanks to the generous … Read more
Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood
April 10, 2024 In a study by Drs. Vincent Paquin, Jai L. Shah, Marie-Claude Geoffroy, and colleagues investigate the link between smartphone usage and vulnerability to mental illness. “Our study … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer awarded a MSSS contract for project to support people experiencing homelessness
April 10, 2024 Dr. Eric Latimer was awarded a contract from the MSSS to deploy support programs for people experiencing homelessness. In a significant development aimed at enhancing support for … Read more
Access to Ozempic without face-to-face consultation worries doctors
April 5, 2024 In this article from La Presse, doctors and specialists warn of the dangers of selling this drug online, without any consultation with patients. “Two weeks ago, I … Read more
“It really helps me appreciate life”: do antidepressants really make people happy?
April 3, 2024 In this article published by 24h, Dr. Srividya Iyer addresses the question : do antidepressants really make people happy? According to the United Nations (UN), some of … Read more
Publication of a special issue of “Santé mentale au Québec,” edited by Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury
The latest issue of Santé mentale au Québec magazine is now available online. This issue, entitled La qualité des services en santé mentale au Québec (Quality of mental health services … Read more
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Douglas Research Blitz April 2024
*** Extended Deadline April 3, 2024, 5PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing our … Read more
Dr. Véronique Bohbot – Do video games play with our brains?
March 24, 2024 Dr. Véronique Bohbot takes part in the discussion on this topical question: do video games play with our brains? In this Radio Canada segment, various specialists get us … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer leads evaluation of a new social housing complex
March 22, 2024 Dr. Eric Latimer, researcher at the Douglas Research Centre and professor in the Department of Psychiatry, has been selected to evaluate Le Christin. This major real estate … Read more
Dr. Alain Brunet – Tips for comforting loved ones in the midst of heartbreak
March 21, 2024 Dr. Alain Brunet‘s work is cited in this Radio Canada segment, which aims to give advice on how to accompany someone going through heartbreak. « The first thing … Read more
Call for abstracts: Annual Research Day of the Douglas Research Centre and McGill Department of Psychiatry
The annual Research Day of the Douglas Research Centre and McGill Department of Psychiatry will be back this year! The event will take place in person at the Douglas Hall … Read more
Launching the Douglas Knowledge Mobilization Program
Did you know… The 70% of trainees consider scientific communication to be highly important for their future careers, with 59% emphasizing the significance of knowledge translation. Knowledge Mobilization (KM) is … Read more
Accepting applications for the 2024 Holly Carsley Memorial Award
We are pleased to announce that the Holly Carsley Memorial Award has been renewed for 2024. What is the Holly Carsley Memorial Award ? Thanks to generous gifts from Dr. … Read more
Accepting applications for the 2024 Rémi Quirion Excellence Prize
We are pleased to announce that the Rémi Quirion Excellence Award has been renewed for 2024. What is the Rémi Quirion Excellence Prize? Thanks to generosity of former students and … Read more
Video clip: research during the pandemic – Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard
March 18, 2024 Today, we would like to inform you of the recent broadcast of the first video illustrating the lessons learned by research during the pandemic. Broadcast by the … Read more
Barbara Barth, PhD, reflects on her career trajectory and her motivation to pursue neuroscience in Montreal
March 18, 2024 Barbara Barth, student of Patricia Silveira, is interviewed for McGill website to talk about her career trajectory and her decision to do a postdoc in the Eating … Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy and Dr. Maxime Montembeault obtain CIHR funding
March 15, 2024 We are proud to share that two of our researchers, Drs. Marie-Claude Geoffroy and Maxime Montembeault, have obtained CIHR grants to study mental health in young and … Read more
Announcing the 2024 Douglas Open Science Awards
March 14, 2024 We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards. These prizes aim to support graduate and postdoctoral projects that advance Open Science … Read more
Douglas researchers awarded two new and one renewed Canada Research Chairs
March 13, 2024 Today the Government of Canada announced the new Canada Research Chairs (CRC), one of the country’s highest academic honours. We are pleased to announce that two new … Read more
Dr. Cecilia Flores interviewed on microRNAs as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for psychiatric disorders
Dr. Cecilia Flores and her PhD Student, Alice Morgunova, were interviewed by BioTechniques about a recent presentation at the Society for Neuroscience Conference last fall. “We are particularly interested in … Read more
Marking 70 years of psychiatric research at the Douglas – Celebrating Heinz Lehmann
February 29, 2024 As February comes to a close, we wish to highlight a milestone that we have just reach as a mental health institute: 70 years of psychiatric research … Read more
Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné obtains a 2023 Clinical Innovation Pilot Fund Award
Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné has obtained a McGill PSychiatry 2023 Clinical Innovation Pilot Fund Award for her project, entitled, Minds@Work for individuals with bipolar disorder. The prize amount of $25,000 is … Read more
Dr. Diane Boivin – Expert interviewed by L’Actualité magazine
February 14, 2024 Dr Diane Boivin is interviewed by L’Actualité magazine on the subject of excessive sleepiness. “Excessive drowsiness has significant consequences on the health and safety of those who … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer – Montreal’s largest social housing project offers affordable leases to city’s vulnerable
February 10, 2024 Quebec’s minister for social services, Lionel Carmant, announced the creation of Le Christin, the largest housing project to date in the fight against homelessness. This new social … Read more
Dr Patricia Pelufo Silveira – Experts: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 10, 2024 In anticipation of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Patricia Pelufo SIlveira was interviewed by McGill’s Newsroom: “I started medical school at 17. … Read more
Dr. Pedro Rosa Neto receives $1.5 M in funding to pursue research on Alzheimer’s Disease
February 9, 2024 We are pleased to share that Dr. Pedro Rosa Neto, along with study co-lead Dr. Yasser Iturria-Medina, from The Neuro, has received $1.5M from the Weston Family … Read more
Dr. Alain Brunet featured in CBC’s Nature of Things: “Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak”
Dr. Alain Brunet is featured in an episode of CBC’s Nature of things, entitled, “Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak”. Don’t miss it, the episode will be airing on CBC … Read more
Dr. Mahsa Dadar obtains a CIHR Operating Grant in Mechanisms in Brain Aging and Dementia
February 6, 2024 On Jan. 29, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced an $8.7M investment from the Government of Canada and partners to study age-related cognitive impairment. We … Read more
Five Douglas research projects funding in CIHR’s Fall 2023 Project Grant Competition
February 2, 2024 The results for the Fall 2023 CIHR Project Grant Competition were announced on January 31. We are pleased to share that five research projects from the Douglas, … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki: In pursuit of innovative mental-health treatment
Dr. Gustavo Turecki was featured in McGill’s Health e-News, in an article entitled, “Gustavo Turecki: In pursuit of innovative mental-health treatment,” by Timothy Gouldson. “Psychiatry has taken a back seat … Read more
Dr. Martin Lepage: How to help an employee experiencing a psychotic episode
Dr. Martin Lepage talks to Les affaires magazine about how to deal with a colleague or employee experiencing a psychotic episode. “You shouldn’t try to criticize the person’s delusions or … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki: Decoding the effects of early life adversity on mental health
The McGill-Douglas-Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry International Collaborative Initiative in Adversity and Mental Health (AMH Initiative) was featured in the McGill Reporter, in and article entitled, “Decoding the effects of … Read more
Srividya N. Iyer co-leads a major $ 4.7 M grant to evaluate Aire ouverte
January 11, 2024 We are delighted to share that today, FRQS and Quebec’s health and social services ministry (MSSS) announced that Drs. Srividya N. Iyer and Martin Goyette of ENAP … Read more
Lena Palaniyappan awarded a Discretionary Award from the Wellcome Trust
January 11, 2023 Last December, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, co-investigator in a project led by Dr. Iris Sommer at the University Medical Center Groningen, was awarded a Discretionary Award from the … Read more
Nicolas Cermakian quoted in Sciences & Avenir – December 2023 issue
January 9, 2024 Dr Nicolas Cermakian contributed to an article in Sciences & Avenir – La Recherche n°922, entitled, “How circadian rhythms regulate our health,” and written by Hervé Ratel: … Read more
Simon Ducharme testing cutting-edge gene therapy that could slow Frontotemporal Dementia
January 8, 2024 Dr. Simon Ducharme is featured in the McGill Reporter for his participation in Phase I clinical trial testing this potentially groundbreaking treatment that hopes to slow or … Read more
Dr. Simon Ducharme: Hope for those affected by Bruce Willis’ disease
Dr. Simon Ducharme interviewed by Le Devoir about gene therapy treatments for fronto-temporal dementia.
2023 Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Award competition: Awardees
December 18, 2023 The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. … Read more
The 2023 Hendlisz Event Program is now available!
Don’t miss the Leo & Rachel Hendlisz Scientific Event, happening in just over a week! The Hendlisz Awards acknowledges the best articles from Douglas trainees. Join us for exciting research … Read more
Dr Cecilia Flores promoted to Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
December 6, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Cecilia Flores has just been promoted to Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). Promotion of ACNP members to … Read more
Dr. Lena Palaniyappan awarded research funding from the Quebec Bio-Imaging Network
December 6, 2023 We are pleased to share that Dr. Lena Palaniyappan has been awarded research funding by the Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN) to support his pilot project, “Magnetoencephalography in … Read more
Video presentation of Dr. Srividya Iyer’s work premiered during her Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize ceremony
December 5, 2023 On December 5, 2023, Dr. Srividya Iyer received the Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize. During this recorded ceremony and discussion, a specially-made video presents Dr. Iyer’s work and the … Read more
Hot off the press: Assessing the risk of non-suicidal self-injury in individuals with eating disorders (Booij Lab)
December 5, 2023 Dr. Linda Booij (Eating Disorders Continuum) and colleagues have just published a meta-analysis in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. The article, entitled “Non-suicidal self-injury among individuals … Read more
The Douglas, a major player in Quebec’s new mental health initiatives
November 29, 2023 On November 28, Quebec announced an investment of $4.5 million in mental health research initiatives. These include 4 research projects and the Alliance en santé mentale et … Read more
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
Will allow clinicians to track neural development across human lifespan for first time Dr. Mallar Chakravarty mentioned in Western University article about a large collaboration headed by Jörn Diedrichsen of … Read more
Rachel Dufour (Booij Lab) receives the inaugural “Brenda Milner – Les Grands Sages” Award from FRQ
November 28, 2023 At the Grands Sages event held on November 23, Quebec’s Chief Scientist, Mr. Rémi Quirion, and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) presented the first Grands … Read more
UdeM, McGill to co-host interdisciplinary conference next May
The 26th biennial conference of the Life History Research Society (LHRS) will take place in Montreal in May 2024. This conference is expected to attract nearly 300 psychology specialists from … Read more
Dr. Michel Perreault receives a prize from Centre of expertise and collaborations in concomitant disorders
November 23, 2023 We are pleased to share that during their 5th Scientific activity, the Centre d’expertise et de collaboration en troubles concomitants (CECTC), awarded Dr. Michel Perreaut with the … Read more
Dr. Alain Brunet obtains the Acfas 2023 Léo Pariseau Award
November 22, 2023 On November 16, Acfas held its 79th annual Gala, during which it awarded its prestigious Acfas Prizes. We are proud to announce that this year, Dr. Alain … Read more
“I only ever talked about angels or demons”: what to do if a loved one posts strange things that worry you
In an article published in 24h, Dr. Vincent Paquin explains: “These people often feel great anxiety. One of the hypotheses is therefore that this use allows interactions perceived as more … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki listed on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list
November 19, 2023 The Douglas Research Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki has been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate. The highly anticipated … Read more
Dr. Romina Mizrahi’s work highlighted by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
November 18, 2023 A recent story published by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation highlighted work conducted by a team of researchers including Dr. Romina Mizrahi. The team included Drs. … Read more
Dr. Isabelle Lajoie (Dadar Lab) obtains a postdoctoral career award from the ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada
November 10, 2023 We are pleased to share that the ALS Society of Canada has just announced that Dr. Isabelle Lajoie, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Mahsa Dadar’s group, has … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer receives the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
November 7, 2023 We are delighted to share that Dr. Srividya Iyer is the 2023 recipient of The Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research. Dr. Iyer’s research focuses on adolescence … Read more
In Canada, a valuable brain bank for science
TV5 features Dr. Gustavo Turecki and the crucial role of the Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank in science. “The brain remains an important frontier.” – Gustavo Turecki, psychiatrist and Scientific … Read more
Dr. Alain Brunet’s work on reconsolidation therapy referenced by Charles Pépin on Ici Radio Canada Première
Philosopher Charles Pépin describes Dr. Alain Brunet’s work on reconsolidation therapy and how it influences the message of his book, “Vivre avec son passé.”
‘Young people deserve to be well’: A Canadian mental health expert is using Indigenous-led research to improve the lives of youth across the country
Dr. Srividya Iyer’s work in partnership with Dr. Christopher Mushquash highlighted by the CAnadian Institutes of Health Research.
Support from the start: A world leader in youth mental health draws on her global experience to help reshape Quebec and Canada’s Integrated Youth Services
Dr. Srividya Iyer featured by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for her work with youth. “The truth is 60 to 70 per cent of major mental health problems start … Read more
Dr. Myra Piat funded through CIHR’s Transforming Health with Integrated Care Program
October 20, 2023 Dr. Myra Piat was among 13 researchers whose projects were funded through CIHR’s Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) initiative. This initiative supports health research projects, people, teams … Read more
The Douglas renews its FRQS Research Centre status with flying colours
October 14, 2023 The Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé has announced the renewal of the Douglas Research Centre’s status as an FRQS Research Centre. The Douglas is proud … Read more
Call for submissions: Douglas Research Blitz
*** Deadline October 23rd 2023, 5PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing our research! … Read more
Spots available – Join the Douglas’ EDI Committee
Are you passionate about fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and academia? We invite you to be a part of the EDI Committee at the Douglas Research Centre as … Read more
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Douglas Mental Health University Institute Clinical Observership Program 2023-2024
Please note: The deadline has been extended until October 13, 2023. The clinical observership program is designed to acquaint research students with clinical practice, to witness psychiatric pathology and how … Read more
Dr. Romina Mizrahi interviewed by CBC : 5 years of legal cannabis
Dr. Romina Mizrahi comments on the potency of legally sold cannabis in Canada and potential impact on users. “When we talk to patients, we explain what this means,” Mizrahi said. … Read more
The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank: a goldmine for research on brain diseases
Dr. Naguib Mechawar published an article in The Conversation, entitled, The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank: a goldmine for research on brain diseases. “Here in Montréal, we have one of the … Read more
Dr. Simon Ducharme featured in Téléquébec’s Beau dans ma tête – “The role of memory in our well-being”
S1 – EP5 – The role of memory in our well-being Why don’t we all remember the same things? How does the brain discriminate between information and retain only what … Read more
Everyone wants to age well. These ‘super-agers’ know how.
Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto quoted in The Montreal Gazette. Whereas in the past patients would come to Rosa-Neto’s neuroimaging laboratory at the Douglas Research Centre when cognitive problems related to … Read more
The Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health: Through the Lens of its Scientific Directors
Founded in 2013, the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health is a McGill-affiliated research centre driving innovative, collaborative and global big-data research in functional genomics, neuroimaging, statistics, single-cell genomics and computational neuroscience. The Centre … Read more
Digital media and psychosis – Vincent Paquin quoted in La Presse
Does TikTok make you crazy? A McGill University study of 425 Quebecers has come to an ambiguous conclusion: young people with frequent psychotic episodes spend far more time on digital … Read more
The Role of Social Synchrony in Schizophrenia: Emmanuel Olarewaju in Psychology Today
Emmanuel Olarewaju, a doctoral student in Dr. Lena Palaniyappan‘s laboratory, recently co-authored an article in Psychology Today, discussing a novel conceptual framework aimed at understanding the complex origins of schizophrenia, specifically … Read more
Drs. Cermakian, Dadar, and Zeighami obtain NSERC Discovery Grants
September 27, 2023 On September 19, 2023, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awarded 147 McGill research projects with funding from its Discovery Research Programs, including … Read more
Drs. Mallar Chakravarty and Marie-Claude Geoffroy named as 2023 Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
September 26, 2023 The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and its Members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the incoming class of the RSC College. In addition to … Read more
Douglas Researchers supported by CFI investments
September 25, 2023 This year, thirty McGill research projects were funded through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund for innovative tools and infrastructure. Among them three projects were awarded to … Read more
The Hendlisz prizes are back!
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. These awards, which … Read more
The PREVENT-AD Cohort featured on Radio Canada’s televised news
Ici Radio Canada’s Patrice Roy newscast featured the PREVENT-AD cohort and its directors, Drs. Sylvia Villeneuve and Judes Poirier, in its segment, “New drugs to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s”.
Drs. Corina Nagy and Mahsa Dadar named Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
September 22, 2023 We are pleased to announce that Drs. Corina Nagy and Mahsa Dadar have both been named as 2022 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research. Yesterday, Brain Canada … Read more
Dr. Laurence Roy receives the Rosemary Wedderburn Brown Prize
September 21, 2023 Laurence Roy, erg., OT, PhD, is the 2023 recipient of the Rosemary Wedderburn Brown Prize. This award is named for the McGill alumna who was the first Black … Read more
Dr Fleury is one of three McGill researchers to receive funding to partner with community organizations
Marie-Josée Fleury is one of three McGill faculty members to receive Partnership Engage Grants and Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Read more about this … Read more
Dr. Eric Latimer on Daybreak: How can Quebec implement long-term solutions to homelessness?
Dr. Eric Latimer was interviewed on CBC’s Daybreak to discuss a recent summit on homelessness in Quebec City, and discusses major orientations for addressing homelessness in the province.
Dr Latimer interviewed by Radio Canada Ici Première
Eric Latimer interviewed on Radio Canada Ici Première – Place Publique, to discuss homelessness.
Welcoming Dr. Majid Mohajerani, our newest researcher!
September 14, 2023 We are pleased to welcome Majid Mohajerani, PhD, who joined the Douglas Research Centre in August 2023. Dr. Mohajerani joins us as a basic neuroscience researcher, with … Read more
Men and women are unequal when it comes to depression genes
While women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression, little was known about the reasons for this. A new gender-specific study led by researcher Patricia Silveira, … Read more
Finally, hope of curbing the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease
“Literally, lecanemab melts amyloid plaques, and within a few months, brains that were full of amyloid are suddenly almost completely emptied of this protein. The effect is spectacular,” describes Dr. … Read more
Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury obtains a Partnership Development Grant from the SSHRC
September 5, 2023 Congratulations to Drs. Marie-Josée Fleury (principal investigator) and Xiangfei Meng (co-investigator), who was recently awarded a Partnership Development Grant from the The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council … Read more
Welcoming David Benrimoh to the Douglas Research Centre
September 5, 2023 We are pleased to welcome Dr. David Benrimoh, who joined the Douglas Research Centre in July 2023. Dr. Benrimoh joins us as a clinical researcher, holding an appointment … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Undergrad Expo!
August 22, 2023 Last week the Douglas held its annual Undergrad Research Expo event, which invites undergraduate students to present their ongoing research work. We are pleased to announce the … Read more
Welcoming Dr. Katie Lavigne, a new researcher at the Douglas
August 15, 2023 We are pleased to welcome Dr. Katie Lavigne, who joined the Douglas Research Centre in June 2023. Dr. Lavigne holds an appointment as a full-time Assistant Professor … Read more
Welcoming Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné, a recent addition to the Douglas Resarch Centre
August 3, 2023 In May, the Douglas Research Centre welcomed Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné to its ranks. Dr. Raucher-Chéné completed her French MD degree in psychiatry in 2010 and has worked for ten years as a full-time clinician … Read more
Brandon lab publishes commentary on Representational Drift in the journal Neuron
August 2, 2023 Dr. Mark Brandon and a post-doctoral researcher in his group, J. Quinn Lee, published a commentary today in Neuron, entitled, “Time and experience are independent determinents of … Read more
Everything you need to know about donanemab: the new drug that slows Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Simon Ducharme talks to Journal de Québec about the new treatment available for Alzheimer’s disease, donanemab.
Alzheimer’s: “There’s a lot of excitement about these new medicines,” says neurologist Paolo Vitali
Dr Paolo Vitali talks to QUB’s Alexandre Moranville about new medical interventions to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Douglas researchers awarded CIHR funding in latest Project Grant Competition
July 21, 2023 The Canadian Institutes of Health Research have released the results for the Spring 2023 Project Grant Competition. We are pleased to report that several of our researchers … Read more
Alzheimer’s: 2nd innovative treatment nears US approval
Douglas researchers are conducting important research on Alzheimer’s disease. Drs Sylvia Villeneuve and Judes Poirier were interviewed by TVA Nouvelle to talk about their research into Alzheimer’s disease, in particular … Read more
Douglas Undergrad Research Expo: Call for presenters and judges
Are you enrolled in an undergraduate degree, and doing a research project at the Douglas this summer? Come present it to the scientific community of the research centre during the … Read more
Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury obtains funding from FRQSC
Congratulations to Dr. Marie-Josée Fleury, who was just awarded funding from FRQSC for her project, entitled ‘Profils, trajectoires et qualité des services des usagers avec un trouble lié au jeu … Read more
Join the Training Program Committee for the McGill-Tremplin Consortium
June 22, 2023 The Douglas is a member of the McGill Tremplin initiative, a multi-centre, FRQ-funded consortium which aims to support career and professional development for McGill trainees. The … Read more
Trainees received awards at the 2023 Douglas-McGill Psychiatry Research Day
The Douglas Research Centre and the McGill Department of Psychiatry held their annual Research Day on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Thanks to the participation and contribution of many trainees, researchers, … Read more
Becoming an Open Science mental health research institute – building on lessons learned at the Douglas
June 14, 2023 On May 30, 2023, the Journal of the Psychiatry & Neuroscience published an article entitled ‘Opening up mental health research‘, written by Isabel Bacellar, Geneviève Morin, Sylvanne … Read more
The prestigious Molson Foundation supports Youth Mental Health research at the Douglas
The Douglas Research Centre is thrilled to announce a significant investment from The Molson Foundation, marking a milestone in our longstanding partnership. This transformative gift of $3M from The Molson … Read more
This Montreal lab houses thousands of brains
Dr. Gustavo Turecki and his team met with CBC to present the Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank. The Douglas Institute’s brain repository is helping researchers better understand, and improve, our collective … Read more
Dr. Nicolas Cermakian Sheds Light on Circadian Rhythms and Immune System in Medical Treatments
Nicolas Cermakian was featured in a publication in Drug Discovery News, shedding light on the significance of circadian rhythms in the immune system and their potential impact on medical treatments. … Read more
Bruno Giros wins the Senior Investigator Award by the CSPT
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Giros on winning the CSPT 2022/2023 Senior Investigator Award by Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT) The Senior Investigator Award recognizes and stimulates research in the … Read more
Montreal Gathering Paves the Way for Indigenous Integrated Youth Services Network in Canada
As part of the first steps toward building an Indigenous Integrated Youth Services (IYS) Network, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) gathered one hundred stakeholders from nine provinces and … Read more
Douglas trainees shine at the SciencePop final on May 27 & 28, Justine Fortin and Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard win first prize
June 1, 2023 On May 27 and 28, the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) presented the provincial finals of Science Pop, … Read more
Congratulations to the eight 2023 Giguère Travel Awardees
May 31, 2023 Thanks to the generous support from Ms. Marie Giguère, awards worth up to $500 are available to support travel and attendance for graduate students (MSc and PhD … Read more
Congratulations to the 2023 Roger J. Paiement Outreach Awardees
May 29, 2023 Thanks to the generous support from Ms. Danielle T. Paiement, the Douglas Institute Research Centre is happy to announce this year’s competition of the Roger J. Paiement … Read more
Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve awarded Brain Canada platform support grant
March 25, 2023 We are proud to announce that Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve has been awarded a Brain Canada 2021 Platform Support Grant (PSG). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable … Read more
Douglas student Alice Morgunova wins the 2023 ICAM poster award
May 23, 2023 We are pleased to share that in April, Alice Morgunova, PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Cecilia Flores (Flores lab), won the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) poster … Read more
Newly published research reveals Alzheimer’s impact on the brain’s spatial navigation system
May 22, 2023 Successful navigation requires information about the external world and our perception of body movement (also referred to as self-motion cues which include vestibular feedback, proprioception, and optic … Read more
Dr. Cecilia Flores interviewed by BBC on the genetics of human behaviour
A BBC article ‘How genetics determine our life choices’ featured Douglas Research Centre researcher Dr. Cecilia Flores. The article was published on the BBC Future website, Beyond the Genome on … Read more
Drs. Romina Mizrahi and Pedro Rosa-Neto contribute to a study showing an association between gender inequality and gender-based variations in neural mechanisms
May 18, 2023 A study published in PNAS showed that brain regions associated with emotions and responses to adversity showed gender-based variations in thickness associated with the level of gender … Read more
Research led by Dr. Yashar Zeighami offers a new avenue for studying and understanding brain diseases
In a study published in PLoS Biology last month, Dr. Yashar Zeighami and collaborators compared the way genes are expressed in different brain diseases to see if they could identify … Read more
Samuel Calmels wins second prize at Acfas Ma thèse en 180s
May 11, 2023 Congratulations to Samuel Calmels (Debruille lab), for coming in second at the Acfas national final of Ma thèse en 180s. Last month, Calmels won both the People’s Choice award and … Read more
Dr. Naguib Mechawar participates in “Nevada”, a lunch conference hosted by Yannick Villedieu
May 10, 2023 During a special evening, held in the context of the 90th Acfas Congress, Resolu Arts and Sciences launched its Nevada triptych on the theme of mental health. … Read more
… And the winners are… the first VIVA Awards were a huge success!
May 5, 2023 On May 2, 2023, the Douglas hosted its first ever VIVA Awards. The VIVA Mental Health Science POP Awards competition is a competition for students and postdocs … Read more
The Douglas receives new support from the RBC Foundation to support youth mental health
May 03, 2023 The Douglas has received a major investment from the RBC Foundation to create a family intervention program for young patients at the Douglas’ Centre of Excellence in Youth … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Holly Carsley Memorial Award and the Rémi Quirion Excellence Award
2023 Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award Awardees Thanks to generous gifts from Dr. Holly Carsley’s family and friends, the Douglas Institute Research Centre and the Douglas Institute Foundation are happy to … Read more
Dr. Tak Pan Wong obtains a research grant from FRQNT
Congratulations to Dr. Tak Pan Wong, who was recently awarded a team research grant from the Fond de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) for his submitted project, La … Read more
Seven Douglas researchers and several students obtain FRQS awards
April 27, 2023 Congratulations to our researchers and students who received FRQS funding! The Fonds de recherche du Québec announced its funding results today, for both researcher and student salary … Read more
Douglas Research Centre postdoctoral fellow Andrée-Ann Baril selected to attend 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
April 18, 2023 CIHR has selected Dr. Andrée-Ann Baril to participate in the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, in Germany. Andrée-Ann Baril, a postdoctoral fellow at the Douglas under … Read more
Pascal Ibrahim, Douglas student, wins 2nd prize for the best oral presentation at Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference
April 13, 2023 McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference (AMBGC) selected Pascal Ibrahim as the recipient of the second-place award for the best oral presentation. The conference was held on March 21, … Read more
Douglas students distinguish themselves in McGill’s Three Minute Thesis Challenge
April 2, 2023 Among the five Douglas student finalists in McGill’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) challenge, Samuel Calmels (Debruille lab) won both the People’s Choice award and first prize in … Read more
The Douglas Foundation’s Open Minds event was a record-breaking success
March 29, 2023 On March 22, 2023, the Douglas Foundation held its annual fundraising event, Open Minds. This year’s event was the first to be held in person since the … Read more
Call for Applications: The Marie Giguère and Roger J. Paiement Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Marie Giguère Travel Awards and the Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award are being renewed this year. 2023 Marie Giguère Travel Awards Thanks to the … Read more
Research Sheds New Light on the Brain’s Internal Compass
March 22, 2023 A new study by Dr. Mark Brandon, researcher at the Douglas Research Centre and Associate Professor at McGill University, and published in the journal Nature, explores how the brain’s … Read more
Special Issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin showcases the DISCOURSE in Psychosis consortium
March 22, 2023 Today, a special themed issue of Schizophrenia Bulletin – a flagship academic journal in the field of psychosis – was released, focusing on thought, language, and communication … Read more
Call for Abstracts: Douglas and McGill Department of Psychiatry Research Day
The annual Research Day of the Douglas Research Centre and McGill Department of Psychiatry will be back this year! The event will take place in person at the Douglas Hall … Read more
Douglas students chosen as finalists for McGill’s 3-minute thesis
March 15, 2023 Once again, McGill has organized a Three Minute Thesis| Ma thèse en 180 secondes challenge, and had over 150 applicants. Over several weeks, candidates gave their 3-minute talks … Read more
Call for submissions for the Douglas Research Blitz
*** Deadline April 7th 2023, 5PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing our research! … Read more
Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira named Associate Director of McGill’s IPN Program
March 6, 2023 Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira, who was just named Associate Director of McGill’s Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN). Dr. Silveira is a paediatrician and neuroscientist with … Read more
Douglas researchers awarded funding through CIHR’s Pan-Canadian standards for children and youth mental health services competition
On Feb. 28, 2023, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is investing … Read more
Call for Applications: The Rémi Quirion and Holly Carsley Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Rémi Quirion Excellence Awards and the Holly Carsley Memorial Awards are being renewed this year. 2023 Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award Thanks to … Read more
Spotlight: Emmanuel Olarewaju, PhD candidate
This month, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives’ “Fellow Feature” spotlighted Emmanuel Olarewaju, a PhD student at the Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health, working with Dr. Lena Palaniyappan. Mr. Olarewaju … Read more
Interview with four researchers on the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11, 2023, two Douglas trainees, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard and Justine Fortin, authors of Sors de ma tête, a mental health podcast series, released a special video in honour of … Read more
CIHR funds 11 Douglas researchers through the Fall 2022 Project Grant Competition
CIHR results for the Fall 2022 Project Grant competition were published on February 1, 2023. We are pleased to report that in this latest competition, Douglas researchers have collectively secured … Read more
Call for submissions for the Douglas Research Blitz
*** Deadline February 3rd 2023, 5PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing our research! … Read more
Welcoming Linda Booij to the Douglas Research Centre
On January 1, 2023, the Douglas Research Centre welcomed its newest member, Dr. Linda Booij. Dr. Booij obtained her Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology at Leiden University in the Netherlands, … Read more
Natasha Rajah named as Co-Lead of CCNA’s Team 9
Congratulations to Dr. Natasha Rajah, who has just been named co-lead of Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)’s Team 9, Biomarkers of Aging and Neurodegeneration. She takes over from … Read more
2022 Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Award competition: Awardee
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. The 2022 awardees … Read more
The clinical observership program is back!
Clinical Observership Program 2023 at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute The clinical observership program is back! After a hiatus of 3 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we can … Read more
The Douglas’ VIVA Awards are partnering with Science POP
Please take note of the following changes to the competition: Technical issues prevented the transmission of applications between Jan. 1-28, 2023. Please reapply. The Mobilization challenge is now available to … Read more
Dr. Salah El Mestikawy on Découverte – Taking control over anorexia
On November 20, 2022, Dr. Salah El Mestikawy was featured in the Radio-Canada science documentary series, “Découverte,” to talk about new potential treatments venues for anorexia, in particular, the use of … Read more
Dr. Corina Nagy awarded a 2022 Young Investigator Grant by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention recently announced their annual list of research grantees. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Corina Nagy is among the 10 promising researchers who … Read more
ACCESS Open Minds and Aire Ouverte part of the $18M Integrated Youth Services initiative
November 28, 2022 – We are proud to share that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, through the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction and Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research, have partnered with … Read more
Women RISE Initiative Sparks an International Collaboration to Improve the Resilience of Self-Employed Young Women in Nigeria
The ARISE&WIN Project aims to understand the gendered impact of COVID-19 on young self-employed Nigerian women and will co-produce solutions that foster better systems and well being. We are pleased … Read more
Launch of DIALOG’ – a collaborative blog about substance use
What is DIALOG’? DIALOG’ is a collaborative blog about substance use, and is led by two students, Kristelle Alunni-Menichini (Perreault lab) & Caroline Leblanc, and their collaborator, Émilie Roberge. This project has been supported through the Douglas … Read more
Alzheimer : des découvertes à prendre avec réserve
Dr Judes Poirier interviewed in L’Actualité Alzheimer : des découvertes à prendre avec réserve https://lactualite.com/sante-et-science/alzheimer-des-decouvertes-a-prendre-avec-reserve
The Douglas to benefit from a major gift from the Irving Ludmer Family Foundation in support of brain research at McGill
The Irving Ludmer Family Foundation has announced a $15.3 million gift to McGill and three of its affiliated research hospitals to establish the Ludmer Centre Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative (SCGBI). … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki listed on the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list
The Douglas Research Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki has been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list from Clarivate. The highly anticipated annual list identifies … Read more
Dr. Michel Perreault recognized for his contributions to addictions research
Dr. Michel Perreault was recognized for his work in the field of addiction by the RISQ (groupe de Recherche et d’intervention sur les substances psychoactives – Québec) and the journal … Read more
Celebrating Dr. Vasavan Nair and a lifetime of commitment to improving care in mental health
On November 4, 2022, researchers, clinicians, and managers of the Douglas Institute got together to celebrate Dr. Vasavan Nair and his lifetime of contributions to psychiatry at the Douglas. Dr. … Read more
Dr. Martin Lepage awarded a Professional prize from the Ordre des psychologues du Québec
Congratulations to Dr. Martin Lepage, who was awarded the "Prix professionnel de l'Ordre des psychologues du Québec" in recognition of his outstanding work. The prize was awarded during the annual … Read more
Dr. Manuela Ferrari obtains grants from SSHRC and from the Fondation du Barreau du Québec
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Manuela Ferrari has just been awarded a SSHRC Insight Development Grant Competition Year 2022! Dr. Ferrari's project, entitled, "Building a theoretical framework for youth-led … Read more
It’s Open Access Week!
From October 24-30, we are marking International Open Access Week 2022. At the Douglas, we are lucky to have a dynamic Open Science team that is committed to advancing our … Read more
Call for submissions for the Douglas Research Blitz!
*** Deadline November 2nd 2022, 5 PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an in-person format, for sharing and discussing … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki rewarded with a prize from the French Académie des sciences
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki received the Philippe and Maria Halphen Prize from the Académie des sciences of France. This prize is being awarded during … Read more
Drs. Corina Nagy and Rachel Rabin awarded BBRF Young Investigator Awards
We are pleased to announce that two of our researchers, Drs Corina Nagy and Rachel Rabin, were awarded Brain and Behavior Research Fund Young Investigator Awards for 2022. The BBRF … Read more
Dr. Geneviève Sauvé obtains funding to support employment of people with psychiatric disability
Dr. Geneviève Sauvé and her collaborators have received over $76,000 from the Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité Sociale (MTESS) to support their project, entitled, “Augmenter … Read more
Dr. Natasha Rajah co-PI on a Heart & Stroke Grant-In-Aid 2022/2023
We are pleased to announce that the Heart and Stroke Foundation has announced this year's Grant-In-Aid awardees. Among them is Dr. Natasha Rajah, who is co-PI on a project led … Read more
Drs. Serge Gauthier and Pedro Rosa Neto present the 2022 World Alzheimer Report
On September 21, 2022, the World Alzheimer Report 2022, Life after diagnosis: Navigating treatment, care and support, was launched. This report been commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and was prepared under the … Read more
Romina Mizrahi awarded a CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund
We are pleased to announce that on September 22, 2022, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $64 million to support 251 research infrastructure … Read more
Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira named as a Member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and its Members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the incoming class of the RSC College. In addition to the 102 new … Read more
Six Douglas trainees receive Fellowships from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives
Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives has just announced the recipients of the Fellowship Competition 8. We are pleased to announce that six of our trainees have obtained support through this Canada … Read more
Drs. Xiangfei Meng and Corina Nagy obtain Tri-agency funding
In the last round of competitions, two of our investigators received funding through Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Dr. … Read more
Welcoming our newest researcher, Dr. Maxime Montembeault
On September 1, 2022, the Douglas Research Centre welcomes its newest member, Dr. Maxime Montembeault. Dr. Montembeault begins his academic career as a Researcher at the Douglas and an Assistant … Read more
Drs. Lepage and Chakravarty describe their transformative project for Digital Innovations at the Douglas
In July 2022, Drs. Martin Lepage and Mallar Chakravarty, along with their collaborators, were awarded over $2M from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives, for their project entitled, "Shifting toward digital innovations: Transforming … Read more
Vincent Paquin recipient of a Relève étoile by FRQS
On August 25, 2022, FRQS announced its Relève étoile prizes. Vincent Paquin, a Master’s student in Mental Health and resident in Psychiatry, McGill University, who works at the Douglas with … Read more
Congratulating the winners of the 2022 Douglas Undergraduate Expo
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, the Douglas held its annual Undergraduate Expo, organized by the Douglas Student Committee for Academic Life. This event was a great success, with a record … Read more
Calling all students and postdocs of the Douglas
Do you want to get involved in the planning of academic activities in the research centre? The Douglas Student Committee for Academic Life (or "the DAL" for friends!), composed of … Read more
The Douglas welcomed MP Élisabeth Brière on her visit to announce CIHR Project grants and meet with ACCESS Open Minds
Ms. Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, visited the Douglas last Friday, Aug 19, 2022, to meet with some … Read more
Highlighting: Discourse in Psychosis
In March 2022, we welcomed Dr. Lena Palaniyappan to the Douglas Research Centre. Dr. Palaniyappan convenes Discourse in Psychosis, an international consortium of researchers interested in speech, language and communication in … Read more
Sors de ma tête launches its second podcast season focused on mental health
What is "Sors de ma tête"? Following-up on the success of its first season, previously entitled, "COVID-19 : Sors de ma tête," podcast hosts Justine Fortin and Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard are launching their … Read more
Q&A with Dr. Cherie Strikwerda-Brown (Villeneuve Lab) on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Cherie Strikwerda-Brown is a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve's laboratory. She is the lead author on the recent article, Association of Elevated Amyloid and Tau Positron Emission Tomography Signal … Read more
The Douglas Research Centre signs the Declaration on Research Assessment
Changing how we value research: The Douglas Research Centre joins two other McGill-affiliated organizations in signing the Declaration on Research Assessment The Douglas has joined the Neuro (Montreal Neurological … Read more
Dr. Myra Piat named as a 2022 Champion of Mental Health by the CAMIMH
Dr. Myra Piat has been named one of the 2022 Champions of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health. Each year the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness … Read more
HBHL funding supports ground-breaking research at the Douglas
Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives, recently announced the results of their Discovery Funds Competition 2, which aims to attribute substantial (over $1M) funding allocations to strategic projects within each of its … Read more
Dr. Bruno Giros nominated to the Academia Europea
Dr. Bruno Giros was recently named as a new member of the Academia Europea, which is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of excellence in scholarship. The Academia Europea’s mission is … Read more
5 CIHR Project Grants awarded to Douglas Researchers
Congratulations to our CIHR Project Grant Recipients! CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published on July 14. Congratulations to our researchers on their successful applications: Mark Brandon – Identify how entorhinal-hippocampal … Read more
Dr. Palaniyappan named as co-Chief editor of the Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience
Beginning in July 2022, Dr. Palaniyappan has taken on the chief editorship of the Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience along with Dr. Paul Albert from University of Ottawa. The Journal of … Read more
Douglas Undergrad Research Expo: Call for undergrad student presenters and for grad student/postdoc judges
Are you enrolled in an undergraduate degree, and you are doing a research project at the Douglas this summer? Come present it to the scientific community of the research centre … Read more
Dr. Lena Palaniyappan describes the challenges and rewards of building an open speech data bank in psychiatry
Dr. Lena Palaniyappan recently published a commentary in Schizophrenia Bulletin, entitled, “Is collaborative open science possible with speech data in psychiatric disorders?” In this commentary, Dr. Palaniyappan describes some of … Read more
Students awarded presentation, poster, and travel awards at the Douglas-McGill Psychiatry Research Day
On Monday, June 20, the Douglas Research Centre and McGill Department of Psychiatry held their first in-person Research Day since 2019.
Call for authors – special issue on the quality of mental health care, revue Santé mentale au Québec – Fall 2023
Revue Santé mentale au Québec is a scientific journal that appears twice a year. Its main objective is to make available to clinicians, managers and researchers new knowledge on mental … Read more
Four new members named to the EDI committee
After a call for interest during which we received 7 applications, we are pleased to announce the new members joining the EDI committee. They are: Dr. Cecilia Flores, Chair Dr. … Read more
Dr. Patricia Silveira lead author on seminal publication looking at childhood adversity
The JPB Research Network on Toxic Stress has just released its seminal article on using biological measures of adversity as a guide for pediatric practice. The JPB Research Network on Toxic Stress … Read more
2022 Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award competition: Awardee
Thanks to the generous support from Ms. Danielle T. Paiement, awards worth up to $1,000 are available to support the participation of graduate students (MSc and PhD candidates), postdoctoral fellows … Read more
2022 Marie Giguère Travel Award competition: Awardees
Thanks to the generous support from Ms. Marie Giguère, awards worth up to $500 are available to support travel and attendance for graduate students (MSc and PhD candidates) presenting … Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy receives McGill’s Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers
Congratulations to Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy, who was honoured by McGill during convocation and was named as one of 3 “Outstanding Emerging Researchers” for 2022! The prize is administered by Research … Read more
Douglas researchers and students among recipients of FRQS salary and research awards
The Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé has announced the recipients of salary and research awards. We are thrilled to announce the names of our new Chercheurs-boursiers! Chercheurs-boursiers Dr. Carl … Read more
Call for Interest – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Members
The Standing Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI Committee) is looking for 4 new members. Apply by Friday June 3, 2022! The first EDI Committee at the … Read more
Nicolas Cermakian honoured by the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms
On the occasion of their biennial conference, held May 14-18, 2022, the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms recognized Dr. Nicolas Cermakian for his long-standing service by awarding him the SRBR … Read more
Dr. Mallar Chakravarty receives a large donation from the TD Ready Commitment in support of Digital Mental Health research
The Douglas Foundation has announced that TD is donating $150,000 in support of Digital Mental Health research at the Douglas. The project, led by Dr. Mallar Chakravarty, aims to leverage the … Read more
Q&A with Dr. Natasha Rajah and Jamie Snytte – exploring normal and pathological aging of the brain
Dr. Natasha Rajah is a researcher at the Douglas Research Centre and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. She also holds a Research Chair in Sex … Read more
Dr. Simon Ducharme and his company, AFX Medical, win big in McGill’s Clinical Innovation Competition
McGill’s 5th Clinical Innovation Competition, or CLICL, for short, was held virtually on May 10, 2022. This annual competition was created in 2018 to inspire members of McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health … Read more
Dr. Tak Pan Wong obtains research funding from The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tak Pan Wong has been awarded a Proof-of-concept grant by The Alzheimer's Society for his project, Role of cannabidiol in ameliorating neuronal hyperactivity: A cellular … Read more
Three projects selected to receive the inaugural Douglas Open Science Awards
We are pleased to announce the following three awardees of the first edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards! These inaugural awards are made possible through funding from the Tanenbaum … Read more
Geneviève Sauvé obtains funding for her project, Cerveau@Travail from the Ministère de l’économie et de l’innovation
On May 10, 2022, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbons, on behalf of the Ministère de l'économie et de l'innovation (MEI), announced the 51 projects that are being funded through their special call … Read more
Représentations du suicide dans les médias
Dr. Rob Whitley’s work featured on Radio-Canada Première
Dr. Natasha Rajah named Assistant Dean, Academic Career Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill
Dr. Natasha Rajah was just named to the new position of Assistant Dean, Academic Career Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill. This role, together with the new post of … Read more
Douglas students obtain Canadian Graduate Scholarships
We are very proud to announce the names of our students who recently received prestigious scholarships from CIHR and NSERC: Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program Tanya Capolicchio – … Read more
Brandon Lab: New findings suggest that neural representations in our memory system are more stable than previously thought
Text by Alexandra Keinath For decades, scientists have believed that our memory for events works by first creating a neural code for that event, and then later reinstating that code … Read more
Announcing the awardees of the Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award and Dr. Rémi Quirion Excellence Award
Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial Award Thanks to generous gifts from Dr. Holly Carsley's family and friends, the Douglas Institute Research Centre and the Douglas Institute Foundation are happy to announce … Read more
Dr. Bruno Giros awarded a CCNP Heinz Lehmann Award
Dr. Bruno Giros was awarded the 2022 Canadian College of Neuropsycho-pharmacology (CCNP) Heinz Lehmann Award, which is given out in recognition of outstanding contributions by a single individual in neuropsychopharmacology research in Canada. … Read more
Helping people suffering from mental illness return to work
Dr. Rob Whitley co-author of an Opinion piece in the National Post.
Invitation to apply: Roger J. Paiement Outreach Award and Marie Giguère Travel Awards
2022 Marie Giguère Travel Awards, for conferences attended in 2022 Thanks to the generous support from Ms. Marie Giguère, Ad. E., these awards support travel and attendance for graduate students … Read more
Voting underway – Dr. Srividya Iyer shortlisted to be one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022
Canadian Immigrant magazine has officially begun the online voting stage for the 14th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2022. Dr. Srividya Iyer been chosen to be one of the top 75 shortlist. … Read more
TREMPLIN Program: Skills and Career Goals Survey for Trainees
Are you a Douglas Research Trainee? If so, we would like to let you know about the opportunity to participate in a survey about career preparation and skill development. It … Read more
Lena Palaniyappan appointed a Visiting Professor at Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Dr. Lena Palaniyappan has been conferred with a Visiting Professor appointment at Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. This appointment will strengthen the existing collaboration between his group focussed on neuroscience of early intervention in … Read more
Simon Ducharme obtains funding from The Association for Fronto-temporal Degeneration and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Dr. Simon Ducharme was awarded funding to support a project aiming to evaluate nabilone, a drug that targets the brain’s endocannabinoid system, as a symptomatic treatment in fronto-temporal degeneration. The … Read more
Call for Review committee members – 2022 OLAOLA Awards *Extended deadline*
To all Douglas Research Centre graduate students and postdocs – Apply by April 29, 2022 The selection of the OLAOLA awards, a new award competition that aims to support students based on their … Read more
How mental health training for regular citizens is helping to fill Canada’s therapy gap
Dr. Srividya Iyer interviewed in the Globe and Mail.
How mental health training for regular citizens is helping to fill Canada’s therapy gap
Dr. Srividya Iyer quoted in The Globe & Mail.
Dr. Mallar Chakravarty receives funding through HBHL’s Initiative in Translational Neuroscience
Drs. Mallar Chakravarty and Marco Prado (Western University) have been awarded a significant grant through a brand new initiative from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) and BrainsCAN, two Canada First Research Excellence … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer named as one of four “Immigrant Women of Inspiration” in STEM
Dr. Srividya Iyer was named by Canadian Immigrant as an "Immigrant Woman of Inspiration." For this ninth edition, the nominees featured by Canadian Immigrant were all recognized for their work in science, … Read more
Novel marker related to the maturation of brain connections detects impulsivity in children
A study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has created a metric that reflects variation in the expression of genes controlling the organization of neuronal connections during development. When applied … Read more
McGill University to develop online dementia education program
Dr. Serge Gauthier’s work cited in Canadian Healthcare Technology in April 2022.
Dr. Manuela Ferrari awarded a HBHL Neuro Commercialization Ignite Grant
Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives has announced the projects selected to receive this year's Neuro Commercialization Ignite Grants. These grants aim to support small-scale validation/proof-of-principle efforts in the development of a neuroscience-related technology. We are pleased to … Read more
Ninth annual ‘Immigrant Women of Inspiration’ features four women pushing boundaries in science and technology
Dr. Srividya Iyer featured in Canadian Immigrant.
The Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) has named Dr. Jai Shah as winner of the 2022 SIRS Research Excellence Award.
“The Research Excellence Award is given to a mid-career researcher who has shown exceptional research in the field of schizophrenia research and promising research trajectory. Jai Shah fits the bill … Read more
Notre sens de l’orientation influencé par notre lieu de naissance
Dr. Véronique Bohbot featured on Les années lumières on ICI Radio Canada Première.
A dimmer switch for human brain cell growth
Dr. Carl Ernst’s work featured in McGill’s Research Briefs.
Dr. Geneviève Sauvé obtains funding from FRQSC for CERVEAUX@TRAVAIL
Congratulations to Dr. Geneviève Sauvé, who was just awarded funding from FRQSC for her project, CERVEAUX@TRAVAIL; an innovative research approach to promote psychological health in the workplace for individuals … Read more
Brain Tissue Inflammation Drives Alzheimer’s Disease
Research by Drs. Serge Gautheri and Pedro Rosa-Neto featured in Health e-News.
Douglas Research Centre joins The Neuro in Open Science
The Douglas Research Centre featured in the McGill Reporter for its Open Science Initiative.
Jai Shah named the 2022 SIRS Research Excellence awardee
Dr. Jai Shah featured in the McGill Reporter.
Announcing the brand new Douglas Open Science Awards
The Douglas Research Centre has become the first mental health institution in Canada to adopt Open Science. Building on this momentum, we are proud to announce the Douglas Open Science … Read more
Fighting mental illness with Open Science
The Douglas Research Centre will share its research data to accelerate the pace of treatment development Over 10 per cent of the world population, or approximately 792 million people, lives with a mental … Read more
Nourrir 3000 enfants chaque jour, malgré l’inflation
A study led by Marie-Claude Geoffroy, PhD, and featuring psychiatry resident Vincent Paquin, MD, featured in La Presse.
HBHL-funded lab publishes promising study of free online intervention for schizophrenia
Dr. Martin Lepage’s work featured in McGill University News and Events Channels.
Première autrice dans JAMA Psychiatry
Dr. Martin Lepage and his student, Danielle Penney, featured in Actualités UQAM.
Internet pour intervenir auprès des victimes après un tremblement de terre
Dr. Alain Brunet’s work cited in ComSanté (UQAM).
The impact of metacognitive training for psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Commonly considered the most severe mental illness, approximately 370 000 Canadians live with schizophrenia. Debilitating symptoms of the illness can include hallucinations such as hearing voices, troubling delusional beliefs, social … Read more
The impact of metacognitive training on psychosis
Dr. Martin Lepage’s research featured in Health e-News
Drs. Jai Shah and Romina Mizrahi honoured by the Schizophrenia International Research Society
Congratulations to Drs. Romina Mizrahi and Jai Shah, who were recognized by the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) this month! Dr. Mizrahi was elected by her peers to the SIRS Board for … Read more
Martin Lepage cited on Radio-Canada
Dr. Martin Lepage cited in Radio-Canada clip discussing visual memory cues.
Dr. James Carmichael awarded the Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship
Congratulations to James Carmichael, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Sylvain Williams' lab, on being awarded the Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship, for his project entitled "From Space to Memory Under … Read more
Dr. Serge Gauthier: Alzheimer’s and dementia care and treatment need to change
Dr. Serge Gauthier interviewed by Sonali Karnick on Allin a Weekend (CBC) regarding Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care.
Food insecurity and long-term impacts on children’s mental health
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy and her student, Vincent Paquin, MD, featured in McGill’s Research Briefs.
The Douglas Research Centre’s YouTube Channel hits 1000 subscribers!
The Douglas Research Centre’s YouTube channel was launched in September 2019 to promote video content produced by our research teams and aimed at different types of audiences – members … Read more
Montreal in the dark: Moving clocks forward messes with our bodies, scientists say
Daylight saving time “forces us to start our day one hour earlier relative to the sun,” said Tara Delorme, a McGill PhD student in Dr. Cermakian’s lab. “People need to … Read more
COVID restrictions are lifting, but for some, anxiety remains
Dr. Rob Whitley quoted in The Montreal Gazette.
Une nouvelle piste pour mieux comprendre la maladie d’Alzheimer
Dr. Mark Brandon’s article cited in Metro.
How to care for caregivers: A new online dementia education program
Dr. Serge Gauthier cited in McGill Tribune.
Why some Quebec towns are welcoming Mike Ward’s tiny shelters — and why advocates for homeless people object
Dr. Eric Latimer interviewed by CBC about homelessness and mental health.
Dr. Alain Brunet – L’avenir nous appartient
Dr. Alain Brunet, featured in L’avenir nous appartient, on Télé-Québec.
110 millions pour l’Hôpital général
Dr. Simon Ducharme’s research on presicion psychiatry cited in La Presse.
Cat Ownership in Childhood Linked to Psychosis Risk in Adulthood
Research by Suzanne King, PhD, and featuring Vincent Paquin, MD, psychiatry resident, reported in Medscape.
Dépression : une nouvelle piste pour mieux traiter les femmes
The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank cited in L’Actualité.
Nomination of Dr. Lena Palaniyappan as the Monique H. Bourgeois Chair
We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr. Lena Palaniyappan as the new Monique H. Bourgeois Chair, offered through the François Bourgeois Foundation. In addition to becoming a Researcher … Read more
Drs. Nicolas Cermakian and Patricia Pelufo Silveira obtain a Ludmer-MI4 Seed Fund Grant
Congratulations to Drs. Nicolas Cermakian and Patricia Pelufo Silveira for recently obtaining a Ludmer-MI4 Seed Funding Grant! This grant aimed at supporting a new health research project focusing on the role … Read more
Grid cells and the spatial memory deficit in Alzheimer’s disease
A new approach to assess the early development and future therapies for the disease A brand-new study, published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, suggests that evaluating spatial memory … Read more
Mylène Lapierre, featured in the latest “Trainee Spotlight”
Mylène Lapierre, a PhD student in Dr. Suzanne King’s laboratory, is featured in the February edition of the Douglas Academic Life’s “Trainee Spotlight”. In the trainee spotlight, candidates share their perspective … Read more
Researching Solutions to Homelessness
Dr. Eric Latimer interviewed by Sabrina Marandola on Let’s Go (CBC).
Five Canadian research teams receive major grants from Bell Let’s Talk and Brain Canada
Drs. Martin Lepage and Manuela Ferrari cited in The Montrealer.
Call for submissions for the Douglas Research Blitz!
*** Extended deadline February 14th 2022, 5PM *** To all Douglas students and postdocs: The Douglas Research Blitz is continuing this year in an online format, for sharing and discussing our … Read more
Les troubles alimentaires en hausse depuis la pandémie
Dr. Mimi Israel interviewed on TVA Nouvelles
Drs. Ducharme, Lepage, Orri, Rajah, Rosa Neto, and Wong receive CIHR funding
Congratulations to all of our researchers whose projects were funded through CIHR's latest Project Grants competition! Simon Ducharme Neurodevelopmental vs. Neurodegenerative: A study of neurodevelopmental consequences of FTD genetic mutations in at-risk youth … Read more
Mount Royal University unveils first-ever virtual reality class
Quinta Seon interviewed in The Charlatan.
Eating disorders among Quebecers skyrocket during pandemic | Howard Steiger (The Montreal Gazette)
Dr. Howard Steiger featured in The Montreal Gazette.
Dr. Geneviève Sauvé receives funding from the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
Dr. Geneviève Sauvé, who was recently awarded funding from the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation for her project, Cerveaux@Travail une intervention pour améliorer l’inclusion professionnelle des personnes vivant avec le … Read more
Savoir l’essentiel pour des bonnes nuit de sommeil !
Douglas Research Centre cited by RDS.
Dr. Diane Boivin cited on Radio Canada
Dr. Diane Boivin cited on Radio Canada
Jouer aux jeux vidéo entraînerait des symptômes liés au TDAH chez les ados
Dr. Veronique Bohbot featured in Radio-Canada.
Nouvelle étude: les jeux vidéo liés à des symptômes associés au TDAH
Dr. Véronique Bohbot’s research featured in Journal de Montréal.
Aller au lit entre 22h et 23h serait l’idéal pour la santé du cœur
Dr. Nicolas Cermakian interviewed in L’Actualité.
Drs. Manuela Ferrari and Martin Lepage receive Brain Canada-Bell Let’s Talk Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Manuela Ferrari and Martin Lepage, who each received one of five prestigious awards through the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program. This program, which is funded … Read more
4,2 millions pour le cerveau
Drs Manuela Ferrari and Martin Lepage cited in La Presse.
Talking About Men The Mental Health Troubles of Middle-Aged Men
Dr. Rob Whitley pens piece for Psychology Today.
Dr. Serge Gauthier on Radio Canada for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Dr. Serge Gauthier on Radio Canada for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Un coup de pouce dans une période charnière
Opinion piece written by Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy.
New Brain Abnormalities Associated with Child Abuse
Work by Drs Naguib Mechawar and Gustavo Turecki cited in Inserm pressroom
Welcome to our newest researchers: Drs. Mahsa Dadar and Yashar Zeighami
This month, Drs. Mahsa Dadar and Yashar Zeighami began their careers as Assistant Professors in the Departement of Psychiatry, and Researchers at the Douglas Research Centre. Dr. Dadar received her Bachelor's … Read more
Helping kids deal with the mental burdens of COVID
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy featured in the McGill Reporter.
Severe Depression Affects Women and Men Differently – Scientists May Have Finally Discovered Why
Drs. Gustavo Turecki and Naguib Mechawar cited in SciTechDaily.
Scientists may have discovered why severe depression affects women and men differently
Drs. Gustavo Turecki and Naguib Mechawar cited as collaborators in a press release on EurekAlert!
Small study suggests pandemic may slow babies’ development
Dr. Suzanne King quoted in ScienceInsider
Born In COVID: Measuring Long-Term Effects Of Pandemic Pregnancy
Dr. Suzanne King interviewed in WorldCrunch.
Over 41 million Cases of Dementia go Undiagnosed Across the Globe – World Alzheimer Report Reveals
Dr. Serge Gauthier quoted in The Carer.
Experts: 2021 Holiday Season
Dr. Eric Latimer cited by McGill’s Institutional Communications.
Childhood food insecurity, adolescent mental health, functioning
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy’s work in a press release on EurekAlert!
Spectrum Launch: Time management, job prospects and escaping the ‘holding zone’
Dr. Mallar Chakravarty interviewed by Spectrum News.
Congratulations to the Hendlisz and Giguère Award winners!
On Tuesday, December 14, we had the privilege of hearing 6 excellent talks by the nominees of the Hendlisz Award. Thanks to the DAL, Dr. Nicolas Cermakian, and all who organized … Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy obtains a CIHR grant on the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of children
Congratulations to Dr. Geoffroy, who was recently awarded a CIHR grant to study the effect of École à Ciel Ouvert (Open Sky School), a program that could potentially benefit the mental … Read more
$1.3 million to understand and alleviate impacts of the pandemic on children, youth, and families
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy cited by McGill University News and Events Channels
Joseph Therriault named one of Forbes’ 30 under 30
On Dec. 1, 2021, Forbes released their annual 30 under 30 list. Congratulations to Joseph Therriault, who was cited in the Healthcare Category! Joseph is a PhD student in Dr. … Read more
McGill research study to examine mental health and well-being in the Haredi
Dr. Rob Whitley’s work featured in The Suburban.
Stress in Utero: Covid Chaos and Babies’ Future Health
Dr. Suzanne King interviewed by Undark.
Statutory Holidays: Dec. 24, 27, 31 & Jan. 3
Please note that this year, statutory holidays will fall on: December 24, 2021 December 27, 2021 December 31, 2021 January 3, 2022 Full Holiday Calendar available here. Photo … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer awarded a CIHR Phase 3 Indigenous Gender and Wellness grant
Congratulations to Dr. Srividya Iyer, who has received a CIHR Phase 3 Indigenous Gender and Wellness grant! This grant will build on the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Council, and aims to … Read more
The Douglas Research Centre celebrates two researchers on the Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list
The Douglas Research Centre is proud to announce that Drs. Gustavo Turecki and Michael Meaney have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. The highly anticipated … Read more
Understanding the Early-life Origins of Suicide: Vulnerability May Begin Even Before Birth
Dr. Massimiliano Orri pens piece in The Concersation – The Good Men Project
A new grant to improve career development for graduate students
We are proud to announce that the Douglas Research Centre, in partnership with three other McGill-affiliated research centres, the RI-MUHC, the Lady Davis Institute, and the Centre de recherche en biologie … Read more
What if we treat homelessness like a pandemic?
Dr. Eric Latimer’s work featured in The Conversation – Big News Network.
Remembering Dr. Giamal Luheshi – November 5
Dr. Giamal Luheshi was a colleague, a mentor and a friend to many of us. Sadly, he passed away on November 25, 2020. A ceremony will be held this … Read more
Quand l’esprit est aveugle
Dr. Martin Lepage interviewed in LaPresse.
Dr. Gustavo Turecki named as a Member of the US National Academy of Medicine
On October 18, Dr. Gustavo Turecki was announced as a member of the US National Academy of Medicine. Although there were 100 new members named in 2021, he is one … Read more
It’s International Open Access Week!
As part of the Open Access week (October 25-31, 2021), the Douglas Research Centre (DRC) is announcing its own Open Access policy. By supporting Open Access publishing, the DRC aims to … Read more
Dementia diagnosis: World Alzheimer Report 2021
Dr. Serge Gauthier quoted in Australian Journal of Dementia Care.
The Douglas Foundation launches its Building Hope movement
On October 10, the Douglas Foundation lauched its movement, Building Hope. This social media campaign is mobilizing celebrities, industry partners, members of the research community, and private members of society … Read more
The Douglas Student Research Blitz is back!
For the second year, the Douglas Research Blitz will be held in an online format, for sharing and discussing our research! Do you want to practice your presentation skills? Do … Read more
Bâtir l’espoir, un geste à la fois
Dr. Gustavo Turecki interviewed by LaPresse on World Mental Health Day.
How the pandemic has rewired our brains
Dr. Natasha Rajah quoted in Maclean’s.
Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy featured in the National Post.
Srividya N. Iyer interviewed on Radio Canada for Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is underway (October 3-9, 2021). Dr. Srividya N. Iyer, one of 2021's Mental Health Champions, spoke to Radio Canada on the occasion, underscoring the need for … Read more
Reut Gruber interviewed on CTV – Sleep, Teenagers, and the Pandemic
With adolescents returning to classes after mostly remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year, there has been renewed attention on the effects of school schedules on sleeping patterns and stress levels … Read more
Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards 2021 – Call for Review Committee Members
As in previous years, the selection of the Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards for the best student publications will be done via a peer-review process. Specifically, the applications will be … Read more
“Playing With Marbles” – a podcast produced by Brain Canada
"Everybody’s got a brain, but very few of us know much about how it works. So to find out how brains do things like make memories, or what happens when … Read more
Drs. Flores and Karama receive research funding through a gift to the Douglas Foundation from Bombardier
The Douglas Foundation and Bombardier offered two grants of $50,000 each to support clinical research projects on mental health carried out by Douglas researchers. After independent review of the applications submitted, … Read more
Let them hit snooze: Sleeping in helped teenagers cope with pandemic stress, study finds
Dr. Reut Gruber interviewed by CTV.
More sleep boosts teens’ ability to cope with pandemic
Dr. Reut Gruber‘s work featured in McGill’s Newsroom.
Dr. Ridha Joober elected into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Ridha Joober was among the 74 newly elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for 2021. Fellows are selected by their peers in recognition for their accomplishments and contributions to … Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
We are very proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki was just named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Fellowship to the RSC is the highest academic … Read more
Ten McGill researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
Dr. Gustavo Turecki among 10 McGill researchers elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada – McGill News Channels.
Dr. Natasha Rajah named to the CIHR Institute of Aging Advisory Board
Dr. Natasha Rajah, was named to the Institute of Aging advisory board for a 4-year term, beginning September 1, 2021. Congratulations!
Douglas students receive McGill Faculty of Medicine, IPN, and HBHL studentships
Congratulations to our students who have received studentships from McGill's Faculty of Medicine, the Integrated Program for Neuroscience (IPN), and from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL). Alice Morgunova (PhD candidate … Read more
Offering hope to people struggling with post traumatic stress disorder
Dr. Alain Brunet’s work featured in CityNews Ottawa.
Offering hope to people struggling with post traumatic stress disorder
Dr. Alain Brunet’s work featured in CityNews Ottawa.
Supporters Poised for September, 10th World Alzheimer’s Month
Drs. Serge Gauthier quoted in Alzheimer’s News Today.
The CIC and M3 platforms obtain HBHL Core Facility Funding
The Douglas’ Cerebral Imaging Centre (CIC) and McGill-Mouse-Miniscope (M3) Platforms were recently awarded funding through the 2nd Core Facility Funding Competiition from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL). Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) is an … Read more
McGillians lauded as champions of mental health
Dr. Srividya Iyer featured in the McGill Reporter.
Dr. Mallar Chakravarty in conversation with Mutsumi Takahashi of CTV
On August 24, 2021, Dr. Mallar Chakravarty was interviewed by Ms. Mitsumishi Takahashi of CTV.
Dr. Mallar Chakravarty in conversation with Mutsumi Takahashi of CTV
On August 24, Dr. Mallar Chakravarty was interviewed by Ms. Mutsumi Takahashi of CTV, to discuss his recent publication, Early or Late Gestational Exposure to Maternal Immune Activation Alters Neurodevelopmental Trajectories … Read more
Dr. Howard Steiger interviewed by Radio X
On August 24, 2021, Dr. Howard Steiger was interviewed by Radio X regarding Eating disorders and anxiety.
Announcing the winners of the Douglas Undergraduate Research Expo 2021
The Douglas Undergraduate Research Expo was held by Zoom on August 17, 2021, with a record attendance and a record number of presenters! This year, the Undergraduate Research Expo prize … Read more
Dr. Srividya Iyer named a 2021 Champion of Mental Health
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Announces 2021 Champions of Mental Health The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) has announced this year’s winners of … Read more
Are Some People Born Lucky? A UT Psychologist Argues Inequality’s Genetic Roots
Dr. Michael Meaney quoted in Texax Monthly.
Santé mentale: de très jeunes enfants pourraient mettre fin à leurs jours
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy quoted in Le Soleil.
Prenatal exposure to viral infection may lead to transient neuropsychiatric disorders in adolescence
A new study conducted at the CoBrA Laboratory located in the Cerebral Imaging Centre at the Douglas Research Centre, sheds light on the neuropsychiatric mechanisms activated in children whose mothers … Read more
Where’s Your Head At?
Dr. Natasha Rajah featured in Reader’s Digest Best Health.
Aducanumab: What to Know If You Prescribe
Drs. Serge Gauthier and Pedro Rosa Neto cited in MedPage Today.
À la tête d’une banque de cerveaux
Dr. Naguib Mechawar featured in Le Soleil de Châteauguay.
Six of our researchers obtain a CIHR Project Grants
CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published. In total, the Douglas research centre was awarded over $4.2 M in this competition. Congratulations to our researchers for their successful applications! Mark Brandon: Bridging the … Read more
État des connaissances sur l’alzheimer : Dr S. Gauthier et Dre M-È. Tremblay
Dr. Serge Gauthier featured by Radio Canada.
Naguib Mechawar featured on Y’a du monde à messe
On July 9, Dr. Naguib Mechawar was one of the invited guests on Y'a du monde à messe, a weekly interview show broadcast on Téléquébec and hosted by Christian Bégin. Joined … Read more
Douglas Undergrad Research Expo: Call for undergrad student presenters and for grad student/postdoc judges
Are you enrolled in an undergraduate degree, and you are doing a research project at the Douglas this summer? Come present it to the scientific community of the research centre … Read more
Refilwe Mpai awarded an HBHL MSc Fellowship
Congratulations to Refilwe Mpai, who obtained an MSc Fellowship from Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) for her project, “Characterizing cerebellar perineuronal nets in human post-mortem samples and how they may … Read more
Dr. Naguib Mechawar invited to Y’a du monde à messe
Dr. Naguib Mechawar was one of the featured guests on Y’a du monde à messe.
Provost awards 27 McGill professors with distinguished rank
Dr. Bruno Giros among those awarded a Distinguished rank by McGill’s provost – McGill Reporter.
Dr. Bruno Giros awarded a Distinguished James McGill Professorship
Dr. Bruno Giros was awarded the rank of Distinguished James McGill Professor, McGill’s highest honour. The title of Distinguished James McGill Professor is awarded to late-career scholars whose work exemplifies excellence and international leadership … Read more
Martin Carpentier a fait l’objet d’une autopsie psychologique
Dr. Gustavo Turecki interviewed by Radio Canada.
McGill team leads research advancing knowledge on rare inherited disorder & brain cell type
Dr. Carl Ernst interviewed by McGill’s Health e-News.
Congratulations to the winners of the D3S talks!
The Douglas Student Committee for Academic Life put on another very successful round of presentations in this year’s Douglas Special Scientific Symposia (D3S)! Congratulations to all the trainees who presented their … Read more
The Pandemic Changed Sleep Habits. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
Dr. Diane Boivin’s research featured in Wired.
As a return to ‘normal’ seems achievable, adjustment disorders are the new elephant in the room
Dr. Alain Brunet quoted in The Globe and Mail.
Kathryn Vaillancourt receives the CIHR – INMHA 2020 Brain Star Award
We are pleased to announce that recent Douglas graduate Kathryn Vaillancourt (Turecki lab) received the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction – 2020 Brain Star Award! The Brain Star program was launched by … Read more
Neurobiologiste préoccupé par l’impact de la pandémie sur la santé mentale
Dr. Naguib Mechawar featured in Le Soleil de Chateauguay.
CH bon pour le moral
Dr. Naguib Mechawar interviewed in Le Soleil de Chateauguay
N.B. to support 3 youth mental health centres currently in funding ‘limbo’
Dr. Srividya Iyer interviewed by CBC.
Mark Brandon and Sylvain Williams awarded Canada Research Chairs
Congratulations to both Mark Brandon and Sylvain Williams! Today, the Canada Research Chairs announced that Mark Brandon's Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Neural Circuits of Memory was renewed, … Read more
La pandémie sera-t-elle inscrite dans nos cellules à jamais?
Dr. Suzanne King featured in Le Devoir.
If You Can’t Smell This, You May Be at Risk of Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Dr. John Breitner quoted in Best Life.
Discover a new student-led communication initiative: Brain Info
Brain Info is a science communication initiative led by McGill University students, including several Douglas-based students, who are ready to answer your questions about all things neuroscience. The goal of Brain … Read more
Nouveau médicament contre la maladie d’Alzheimer : Entrevue avec Serge Gauthier
Dr. Serge Gauthier interviewed by Radio Canada.
FDA approves Biogen’s aducanumab
Dr. Serge Gauthier quoted by Alzheimer’s International.
Lève-tôt ou couche-tard : Entrevue avec Diane Boivin
Dr. Diane Boivin featured in Les années lumières (Radio-Canada).
New international initiative to study early-life predictors of mental health disorders
Dr. Gustavo Turecki cited in McGill’s News Channel.
Quels sont les bénéfices ces limites de donner un revenu aux sans-abri comme solution à l’ itinérance?
Dr. Eric Latimer interviewed on Radio-Canada Première
Neuropsychiatric symptoms may be tied to presence of tau in the brain
Drs. Pedro Rosa-Neto and Serge Gauthier and their teams featured in McGill’s Health e-News.
COVID-19: Sors de ma tête: Un nouveau balado très intéressant à écouter dès aujourd’hui!
Les Drs Alain Brunet et Manuela Ferrari collaborent au projet étudiant “COVID-19: Sors de ma tête” qui aborde les problématiques de santé mentale en lien avec la pandémie de l … Read more
Natasha Rajah elected as a board member of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience
We are pleased to share that Dr. Natasha Rajah, who was just elected to be a board member of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN). CAN is the largest association of neuroscientists … Read more
Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to ‘chronotype’
Dr. Diane Boivin‘s work featured in McGill’s Newsroom.
Why is it so hard to battle addiction?
Dr. Salah El Mestikawy gives an interview for the lay public to explain the mechanisms of addition and its mechanisms – and why they are so difficult to tackle. An interview … Read more
Identifying factors influencing the implementation of mental health recovery into services
Congratulations to Dr. Myra Piat and her team, who have recently published a systematic review in BMC’s Systematic Reviews journal, on the most important factors that contribute to implementation of innovative practices in … Read more
Salah El-Mestikawy en entrevue avec Viviane Lalande
Voyez Salah El-Mestikawy en entrevue avec la youtubeuse Viviane Lalande parler d’addiction